Students should have a tour of the perioperative environment and know the basic standards and protocol before starting clinicals
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
ANS: T
This prevents learning questionable shortcuts or improper technique.
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a. Levalbuterol b. Pentamidine c. Ribavirin d. Tobramycin
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a. 32672 b. 32672, 32601 c. 32672, 32672-51 d. 32672-50
The AHIMA has developed Standards for Ethical Coding which have eliminated the ethical dilemma of whether to focus on the accuracy of coding versus coding to obtain a better reimbursement for the health-care facility.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The organization meets the requirements regarding the time frame for a medical history and physical examination if the medical history and physical examination are completed:
A. within 24 hours before registration or admission but prior to surgery or a procedure requiring anesthesia. B. within 24 hours after registration or admission and before surgery or a procedure requiring anesthesia services. C. 60 days before registration or admission, and then an update is completed within 24 hours prior to registration or admission.